An international team of scientists from Italy, Venezuela, and Ecuador identified a new genus of butterflies in the Andes, named Andinoia. This discovery was announced by the National Biodiversity Institute (Inabio) of Ecuador, one of the institutions involved in...
Wild tortoises face a new problem that threatens their survival: a new species of parasite. A group of scientists from the Center for Wildlife Conservation and the National University of San Juan (UNSJ) announced the discovery of this new...
The octopus, a cephalopod invertebrate known for its eight tentacles and its ability to camouflage, has a unique ability to move its limbs with astonishing precision, such as the extraordinary dexterity of its tentacles. These limbs, covered by two...
According to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, the species richness of fish in the Amazon is determined by factors such as the extent of the flooded forest,...
A recent report revealed that living near airports and being exposed to high levels of aircraft noise could increase the risk of serious heart problems, such as heart attacks, potentially deadly arrhythmias, and strokes.
This is the main conclusion of...
A recent analysis of the cranial morphology of giraffes confirmed what genetic studies had pointed out almost a decade ago: **the existence of four distinct species of giraffes**. This finding became crucial for the conservation of these (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/las-jirafas-podrian-ser-incluidas-en-la-lista-de-especies-en-peligro-de-extincion/), especially...
Many people are unaware of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It is a moment that seeks to increase accessibility to scientific and technological education, with the aim of improving the social position of women in...
A recent study identified a link between the reduction of ice masses and changes in seismic event patterns. This means that climate change can influence earthquakes, as this phenomenon, which affects regions where large water accumulations disappear, generates movements...
The "Nutec Plastic" project was launched within the framework of the **Network of Marine-Coastal Stressors Research in Latin America and the Caribbean (REMARCO)** with the aim of monitoring **microplastic pollution** in Antarctica. Initiated during the Summer Antarctic Campaign (CAV)...
The **Argentinian Patagonian coast** presents, (https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/encontraron-nueva-especie-de-grillo-en-la-patagonia-como-es-el-insecto/), some areas that are very difficult to access due to distances, terrain, or the hostile climate prevailing in the region, which is why **satellite images** are essential.
A clear example of this is the...
